I am a dedicated professional with a love for creativity and a solid foundation in graphic design principles. I possess strong time management skills, allowing me to effectively balance freelance projects with passion projects to expand my skills. Creativity is at the heart of my practice, and I continually strive to push the boundaries of design innovation. Additionally, I am flexible within my practice, readily adapting to new challenges and embracing them. Recognised for both individual and collaborative achievements in design.\n\nIn 2024, I was Highly Commended by Creative Conscience for a community-focused design project. As part of a team collaborating with Amazon Web Services, I contributed to winning projects that received Best Run Project and Best Overall in 2022, and Best Solution in 2021, recognising our collective innovation and problem-solving in tech-driven challenges.

Shahzaib Ali

I am a dedicated professional with a love for creativity and a solid foundation in graphic design principles. I possess strong time management skills, allowing me to effectively balance freelance projects with passion projects to expand my skills. Creativity is at the heart of my practice, and I continually strive to push the boundaries of design innovation. Additionally, I am flexible within my practice, readily adapting to new challenges and embracing them. Recognised for both individual and collaborative achievements in design.\n\nIn 2024, I was Highly Commended by Creative Conscience for a community-focused design project. As part of a team collaborating with Amazon Web Services, I contributed to winning projects that received Best Run Project and Best Overall in 2022, and Best Solution in 2021, recognising our collective innovation and problem-solving in tech-driven challenges.

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I am a dedicated professional with a love for creativity and a solid foundation in graphic design principles. I possess strong time management skills, allowing me to effectively balance freelance projects with passion projects to expand my skills. Creativity is at the heart of my practice, and I continually strive to push the boundaries of design innovation. Additionally, I am flexible within my practice, readily adapting to new challenges and embracing them. Recognised for both individual and collaborative achievements in design.\n\nIn 2024, I was Highly Commended by Creative Conscience for a community-focused design project. As part of a team collaborating with Amazon Web Services, I contributed to winning projects that received Best Run Project and Best Overall in 2022, and Best Solution in 2021, recognising our collective innovation and problem-solving in tech-driven challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Remote Graphic Designer at Adrenaline Magazine
September 1, 2025 - Present
Work across print, developing clean and effective page layouts for a 60+ page magazine issue. Led concept development, exploring bold typography, colour, and composition to match the high-energy tone. Assisted in shaping the overall creative direction through regular idea-sharing and design refinement. Collaborated with the design team to maintain a cohesive visual identity across all pages.
Graphic Designer / Artworker at Clarke Print - Wave Ed
May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Executed precise design and formatting for school planner pages using Adobe InDesign to ensure a polished final product. Collaborated with clients throughout the design process, managing feedback cycles and making necessary adjustments to align with their vision. Oversaw final design checks to ensure layouts met print specifications and client expectations before production.
Graphic Designer / Artworker at Clarke Print - Wave Ed
June 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Executed precise design and formatting for school planner pages using Adobe InDesign to ensure a polished final product. Collaborated with clients throughout the design process, managing feedback cycles and making necessary adjustments to align with their vision. Oversaw final design checks to ensure layouts met print specifications and client expectations before production.
Graphic Designer / Team Designer at Phoenix Racing Student Team
February 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Defined project goals and creative direction by collaborating with clients to establish a clear marketing and design vision. Drove innovation by contributing creative concepts and facilitating a productive team work environment. Ensured project transparency through clear and consistent communication with both team members and clients. Built strong client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact for all project discussions.
Mentor / Graphic Designer at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Fostered talent and growth by adopting a personalised mentorship approach to maximise student potential. Guided teams to enhance project outcomes. Prepared and shared design drafts, sketches, and layouts. Developed crucial leadership skills by actively mentoring and supporting teams in a professional capacity.
Graphic Designer at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
February 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Worked effectively in a professional setting, collaborating within the creative industry to achieve project goals. Designed on-brand visuals focusing on the concept and messaging. Expanded and refined my digital skills through practical application of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Education

BA Graphic Design (1st Class honours) at Coventry University
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
L3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication (Distinction) at Matthew Bolton College
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
5 GCSEs (including English & Mathematics) at Ninestiles Academy
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education